Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center welcomes hundreds of dogs to second annual Bark in the Park 5K!
Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center welcomes hundreds of dogs to second annual Bark in the Park 5K!
The Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center (RCHC), in collaboration with Purina Cornell CHAMP (Canine Healthy Aging & Mobility Program), hosted its second annual Bark in the Park - 5K Fun Run & Walk on March 29 in New York City's Central Park. The non-competitive and family-friendly race welcomed participants of all abilities, including experienced solo runners and those who simply enjoyed a leisurely stroll with their canine companions. The 5K paired with a multi-prize raffle and superlative awards given to attendees and their dogs following the race.
Roughly 370 human participants and 300 canine participants joined in person, showcasing an increase compared to last year’s totals. A virtual option allowed registrants to take part from the comfort of their own neighborhoods, which included participants from Virginia, Washington, New York, Pennsylvania and Kansas. This year’s event also featured its first international check-in with one virtual attendee participating in Western Australia.
Bark in the Park was sponsored by Purina, and served as an opportunity to support the RCHC's mission of providing canine health information and raising funds to help strengthen the center's grant program. Event registration and participant donations assisted in the funding of canine health research, helping dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives.
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The Cornell Riney Canine Health Center Team
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Thank you for supporting the Cornell Riney Canine Health Center!
Your donation supports ground-breaking canine health research, helping dogs live longer, healthier & happier lives! 
Let’s make these final days count for our four-legged besties! Help us spread the word! There is still time to join the Bark in the Park 5K Fun - whether you run, walk, donate or cheer from the sidelines, every bit of support makes a difference!
Register: https://riney.vet.cornell.edu/bark-in-the-park
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Macy, sending her love for your support of the important work of the Cornell Riney Canine Health Center!
$5
The Chihuahua
Any little bit helps our canine friends live longer, healthier and happier lives.
$25
The Golden Retriever
Helps increase the number of pet dogs able to participate in important research projects by covering the cost of sample collection.
$50
The Border Collie
Helps ensure that dog lovers have access to an ever-expanding library of up-to-date, reliable information on important, emerging canine health topics.
$75
The Corgi
Helps expand the knowledge base of canine-health researchers worldwide by covering the costs of publishing research findings in leading animal health journals.
$100
The All-American Dog
Contributes to cutting-edge research that helps all dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives.